SC adjourns hearing of case regarding illegal constructions in Murree hills for two weeks

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned hearing of the case regarding illegal constructions of housing societies in Murree hills for two weeks.

A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar and comprising Justice Umar Ata Bandial and Justice Ijazul Ahsan heard the suo moto notice case.

The chief justice remarked that by-laws were being prepared for constructions in Murree. The buildings violating these laws would be demolished under the supervision of apex court, he added.

The chief justice remarked that the court wanted to appoint a commission regarding illegal constructions in Murree and asked senior advocates Babar Awan and counsel for Murree Building Moulvi Anwar Ul Haq to suggest a name for the commission.

In response, Babar Awan suggested Anwar ul Haq's name for commission. Upon this Anwar said he could not head the commission as he himself owned a building in Murree. He suggested the court to appoint commission itself.

The chief justice remarked that the court would not allow any illegal construction on Murree hills. The court would not allow to destroy the mountains of Murree.